Retirement6 Aug 2026Car rescues and birthday shouts in 42-year careerSteve Paige says health and safety has changed a lot since the 1980s.6 Aug 202631 Jul 2026'I will miss my shop tremendously after six decades'Meredith's DIY Hardware and Ironmongery has been at Yate Shopping Centre, near Bristol, since 1965.31 Jul 202630 Jul 2026Hardware store owner closes doors after 60 yearsPatrick Meredith, 85, says he will "miss it horrendously" when he closes his shop in Yate.30 Jul 20266 Jul 2026'I sold everything to embrace van life'After she retired, Siobhan Listener sold her home, bought a van and now travels around the UK.6 Jul 20266 Jul 2026London midwife celebrates 50 years of NHS serviceSenior midwife, Ann Gibbs, is "a font of knowledge for her colleagues", her hospital said.6 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pensionMany younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older30 Jun 202629 Jun 2026We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40 The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.29 Jun 202628 Jun 2026Ben Stokes tells team he's retiring as England cricket captainIt marks the end of Stokes' 15-year career as an international player.28 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Service police dog Sky retires after 7 yearsSky the dog has retired from Merseyside Police Dog Section, a dedicated team of handlers and canines who work across the region to track criminal activity.25 Jun 2026...
